Daily (National) Crime Report – July 29th, 2013: Shark Bite; Copper Wire theft; Skeletal remains; Firearm Arrest

**MEN ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF COPPER WIRE**

Four (4) men ages, 35, 32, 26 and 21 years are in police custody after being found in possession of an estimated two thousand, one hundred ($2,100.00) dollars worth of copper wire. Officers of the Selective Enforcement Team (SET) arrested the men, around 7:25 pm on Sunday 28th July, 2013 at a home on Wilson Tract where they uncovered the wires.

Active police investigations continue.

**ACKLINS POLICE MAKES FIREARM ARREST**

A 39 year old man of Chester’s Acklins is in police custody being found in possession of a handgun and ammunition. Police at Acklins arrested the man around 1:58 am on Sunday 29th July, 2013 after conducting a search of the suspects’ white 2003 Ford Ranger truck where they discovered the items. Active police investigations continue.

**SHARK ATTACK – EXUMA **
A 64 year old man of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is recuperating after being bitten to the left hand by a Nurse shark. The incident reportedly occurred around 4:25pm on Sunday 28th July, 2013 at Compass Cay, Exuma.

According to reports the victim was cleaning fish in an area known for Nurse Sharks when the incident occurred. He was taken to the local clinic and later airlifted to the capital where his injuries are described as non life threatening. Active police investigations continue.

**SKELETAL REMAINS UNCOVERED @ CAT ISLAND**
Police at Cat Island discovered a skull along with skeletal remains at Long Boat Keys on Saturday 27th July, 2013. According to reports around 4:27 pm police on the island were notified of the discovery. Active police investigations continue.

**POLICE INVESTIGATES DEATH OF MALE **
The partially decomposed body of a male was found in bushes north of the South Beach canal on Monday 29th July, 2013. According to reports around 11:00 am police were informed of the discovery. The deceased was found wearing a faded black jeans, a dark colored shirt and a red and black tennis shoes. Police are investigating and appealing to members of the public who may have any information regarding this incident to contact police.